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Accepting Crypto Payments for Legal Services

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You might think that this system could make cryptocurrency go awry, given that, unlike gold, cryptocurrency is not a tangible object. Since cryptocurrency can rapidly change in value, a party could overpay or underpay for legal services if the value of the cryptocurrency they agreed to exchange for services fluctuates.

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Top 4 objections to migrating from legacy legal tech

Simple Legal

To get GCs on board with shutting down legacy legal tech, you need to first understand why they’re hesitant to make the switch. Then, you can come to the table with facts that disprove those objections and clearly illustrate the benefits of bringing on a new platform.

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Lessons from Aristotle: How to Write Persuasively and Build Your Personal Brand

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Today, consumers of legal services — from individuals to large corporate entities—are online, in control, with access to more information than ever. Testimonials, case studies, and other objective examples of prior experience help accomplish that objective. They’re not buying legal services.

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An Alternative to Charging Rush Rates

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Crisis consultant Bruce Hemmes says when pricing legal services, consider adding rush rates for off-hours. I sympathized with Ruth Carter when reading “ Adding Rush Rates for Legal Services.” From 7 a.m. our regular hourly rates apply. Between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., We didn’t do this to raise revenues.

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Developing a Growth Strategy for Your Solo Law Practice: Focus on These 8 Things

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As a solo law firm, you are small but mighty — able to run a lean business operation, offer customized and competitive pricing, and outperform your BigLaw competitors through personalized legal services delivery. Almost every industry has been affected by the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the legal industry.

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ROSS Cofounder Returns To Legal Tech with Startup Using AI To Surface Judges’ Decision-Making Patterns

Law Sites

In an interview Tuesday, Ovbiagele said the idea for the company originated from Jeffrey Gettleman , a former partner at Kirkland & Ellis who is now Bench IQ’s cofounder and vice president of legal services. Pictured above are cofounders Gettleman, Maxim Isakov , Bench IQ’s chief technology officer, and Ovbiagele.)

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Law Firm Hiring and Retention: Five Strategies to Win the Talent War

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It’s important to note that “flexible” does not mean an environment with no objectives, KPIs or measurements. Law firms are competing for talent with corporations, law companies and alternative legal service providers (ALSPs), academic institutions, and legal technology product and service companies.